---
title: "VMware VCF License Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af11"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# VMware VCF License Renewal

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af11

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is undertaking a public procurement process for the renewal of its VMware VCF License over a period of approximately three years, intended to support and maintain efficient ICT cloud solutions within the council. The procurement falls under the "License management software package" industry category, with the process classified as a framework direct award under the Crown Commercial Service RM6309 framework, Lot 3 (Software). The location of interest for this procurement is within the UK region of UKH24. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 21st May 2026. It employs a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, and Bytes Software Services Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £180,068.28.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering expertise in ICT cloud solutions. Given the award criteria focused predominantly on price, companies that can deliver competitive pricing while offering robust software support are well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The engagement under an established framework like the Crown Commercial Service allows businesses to secure contracts expediently and ensures governmental compliance, ultimately aiding in business growth by accessing defined public sector markets.

## Notice

This requirement is for the provision of VMware VCF License Renewal for a total period of approximately 3 years for Bedford Borough Councils VMware VCF Software. This will support and maintain efficient and effective ICT cloud solutions across the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is for a single service provider for the provision and delivery of VMware VCF and vSAN Licensing VMware for a total period of approximately 3 years for Bedford Borough Councils VMware VCF Software. This will support and maintain efficient and effective ICT cloud solutions across the Council. The Council will operate between 350-400 licences during this period.

### Procurement Information

This contract is awarded under the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6309 - Lot 3 (Software). The award has been made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the framework agreement and the applicable call-off procedures. The Council has determined that the selected supplier is capable of meeting the requirements of the contract in line with the framework criteria and has undertaken an assessment of its requirements and concluded that a direct award is appropriate under the framework rules. The use of a direct award represents value for money and is in accordance with the framework guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053489-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,068 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053489-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bedford.gov.uk/
- https://www.bytes.co.uk/

## Provenance

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